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Thanks Diane...The farther out you get from surgery' date=' the harder it is to stay the course. But we both knew this would take a life long commitment and we are in it for the long haul. The goal = being healthier. [/quote']

I just got sleeved April 3rd I didn't know the further out the harder it gets can u eat more now or ur just eating some of the wrong things also have u had any complications

That's where they kept poking my fingers for blood sugar test. I also stole a cheez it' date=' but I spit it out.[/quote']

They kept poking my finger 2 & I had 2 eat mine it was good just did it about 15min ago I won't make it a habit tho lol

My NUT told me 2 do profect shots they're ok I ordered them online they just sweet & have 25 grams Protein I drink 1 thro out the whole day

I had mine on the 17th. I'm one of those tuff girls that thought oh I go in they remove most of my stomach' date=' throw some dirt on it and I will be home next day... Effin 4 days later after 20 finger sticks, 36 hours of throwing up and one to many shots. I got to go home. Now I'm starving. I haven't had any pain meds since the 18th, so there is no issues with pain. Right now all I want is a stupid Taco.[/quote']

Lol I hear that I just snuck 3 of my kids cheez its I had my surgery on the 3rd what's finger sticks

That's the day I'm waiting for! Hopefully we'll get there before we know it!

Yes I am praying 4 it 2 come soon 4 us & I also can't wait til I can swallow these Vitamins they are getting nasty and nastier every day

Really helpful subject. I am 2 months out and have lost a lot of weight (83 lbs since 1/1/13' date=' 54 lbs since surgery). The 1st month wasn't too hard. The liquid restriction kept me full and allowed me to keep my Protein intake high. But when I was allowed to start eating solids, yikes! That has been hard. Not only do I fill up way to soon, and regret it, but I have not been satisfied either and that was a huge disappointment. That said, though I think I am learning to eat more slowly and I seem to be getting more Protein in and not getting that feeling like I am going to explode. With more protein I feel more satisfied and that is good. So I hope that I am getting over the "what did I do" hump and into the this is the greatest thing ever....I have gone from a 60" waist to 48" already - woo hoo! Good luck everyone![/quote']

That's great I'm happy 4 u & I can't wait 4 the day when I say this is the best thing I could've done 4 myself also

as I have also questioned my decision' date=' the best we can do is work the program. As I spent 6 years working in a drug and alcohol treatment center, treating eating disorders is like any other addiction. Day at a time, go to meetings, surround yourself with like minded people.[/quote']

So true that's what I was talking 2 my hubby about I told him if I could do drugs 4 3years 2 loose weight then I can get this surgery & do it a healthy way that's y I went and had the Surgery

I'm taking nutrametrix its made 4 ppl that had the surgery u drink it pretty good hope I don't get tired of them like I do everything else

I'm taking nutrametrix its made 4 ppl that had the surgery u drink it pretty good hope I don't get tired of them like I do everything else

Well' date=' I have super thin hair already...so if I lose much more hair people are going to start thinking I'm sick! I am a little sad but with the chop I can donate my braid to locks for love and the new cut makes me look thinner and my hair look a little thicker! Lol. Sometimes you just have to look at the positive![/quote']

My hair is already thin also & I would hate 2 loose any can't afford 2

I'm tired of Protein Shakes as well so I use Isopure unflavored Protein & add it 2 my Soups its 26 grams protein & that helps me reach my 80gram goal I wish it was a pill with atleast 50gram protein my nut. Said that we will have 2 drink atleast a shake a day 4 the rest of our lives 2 reach our goal omg I did order some shots called profect & they're the best tasting shots I had sweet but a lot better than the other 1's I've tried it has 25grams protein per shot thro out the day I just take sips at a time til its gone good luck 2 us

I am still very early in my journey sleeved on the 3rd & sometimes I have my good days & my bad I can't shake that feelin of not having any energy I hope that this is the right decision I made 4 myself especially since its non reversible

When was u sleeved

I posted here a while back' date=' saying how happy and thrilled I am with my sleeve. After reading page after page of dialogue regarding regrets, depression, marital issues, complications, etc., I realized one thing about myself. This journey is a roller coaster ride. I have had quite a few "bad" days...days I do not come on to VST or seek help, advise, or anything. As a food "addict"-I can say that the weight loss part of this journey is the easy part. Its the addiction to food, the stuffing, the hiding...for whatever reason, that is the hardest part of this journey for those of us who have not experienced any discernible complication (leaks, etc.). If I were to respond on one of the days where I wanted to stuff -- and couldn't -- my response would be so different! Just like in life and in relationships - there are good and bad days. If people who are looking into having WLS don't address the addiction, they are bound to be miserable! Food and worrying about what I was going to eat next took up too much time in my life - now there are gaping holes in my days. Gaps that are allowing me to be outside more, spend more time doing things with my family, spend more time with God.[/quote']

I cooked some chicken in the crock pot last night it came out soooo tender went down so well thank god I was scared as I don't know what gonna eat some more of that later

Love or comment so true

Wow at 2 weeks all that I'm 3weeks out & my doc said I can start eating masts now just chew chew chew & I kinda scared with that yeah I eat a couple sunflower seeds now & then but I take my time maybe when I get further out I will try other things like chips but not now

Oh guys' date=' I am just ready to rip my boyfriends head off. We have been together for a little over two years now and I've always been extremely overweight my entire life. Well now I'm 3 months post op and almost 60 pounds down and I feel great! I work out every single day, can finally start dressing more age appropriate, and am finally finding some confidence that I've never had. And I hate to say it, but I think my boyfriend hates the idea of me feeling better about myself. He's been 100% against WLS from the start and always making remarks about how if I really wanted it bad enough I'd be able to do it without the sleeve! And now yesterday I went bathing suit shopping and was THRILLED that I could fit into a normal bathing suit (i don't think I've worn one since a infant) so I sent him a picture and be says to me "You know, I have to be honest, you've really let yourself go. You don't take care of yourself like you used to." WHAT?! This is the first time in my life that I actually am taking care of myself! This really hurt my feelings and I just can't shake it. I know this is kind of just a rant and I really appreciate having this forum to vent these issues too. Has anyone else had this kind of reaction from a loved one? I think it might be time to send him to the curb..... Here's the picture I sent him BTW Starting weight 262, current weight 206

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U look great my husband is negative about the surgery also I think they're more scared 4 us & scared other men gonna look @ us now & what we might do sounds crazy but true when did u have our surgery

Egg salad' date=' tuna salad, chicken (from a can) salad, ricotta, cottage cheese, greek yogurt & Protein shakes.[/quote']

Thanks I'm gonna fix some egg & tuna salad 2mar

What stores can I find this in?

Its at GNC but they have this nasty after taste I had 2 return mine I ordered me some Protein ketchup and Protein Shots taste good

Where can I find that at

GNC they have this nasty after taste had 2 return mine

Thanks 4 the ideas my doc told me 2day I can eat meats well chewed I tried a lil crab meat I'm scared 2 do any more

I had my surgery 3 weeks ago & need some new food ideas

I will be 8 mths. post surgery on the 27th and I'm down 96 pounds. I am in a 12/14 depending on the cut and manufacturer. There are days when I can eat more than others. I don't snack a lot between meals. I have learned to read labels. I eat a lot of the Greek yogurt 90 cal. and the Protein Shakes 120 cal. I also rarely eat anything fried. I try to stick to green leafy vegetables' date=' berries and fruit. My back doesn't hurt anymore and I have two ruptured disk. It's hard to swallow all the Vitamin supplements, but I just suck it up and do it. I need them and that's that. I don't miss the bread, and I don't crave sweets. It's just trying to find a variety of food I can eat. One thing is for sure when I go to lunch with my co workers I am always taking the majority of the food home to my husband or to eat for dinner. I am looking at loosing another 36 pounds. I have days when I'm down, but the majority of the days are good and getting better as time goes on. You just half to remember that a piece of your body was taken out of you, and it's like having a loss. Also loosing the weight in and of its self is a loss. You had an excuse to hide behind (the weight). As you loose your weight you loose the ability to hide behind it. It's like your out there exposed. I liken it to a person who has been stripped of all their clothing, and they are standing in a room naked. Loosing this much weight is like being naked, your vulnerable, and looking for something to comfort you. That something use to be food. You have to find something that can replace the food, that doesn't have a negative connotation.[/quote']

Thanks 4 your kind words they really helped

I am happy 2 know that it gets better in time